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7/10/08
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Call
to Order ::
This meeting will be called to order at
7:00 PM (PT) on Thursday, July 10, 2008.
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Advancement
the Colors ::
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Opening
Prayer Given by Unit Chaplain
Mary Martin ::
Almighty God, Father of all mankind and
Judge over nations, we pray Thee to guide
our work in this meeting and in all our
days. Send Thy peace to our nation and
to all nations. Hasten the fulfillment
of Thy promise of peace that shall have
no end.
We
pray for all those who serve the people
and guard the public welfare; that by
Thy blessing they may be enabled to discharge
their duties honestly and well. We pray
for our members; that by Thy help they
may observe the strictest justice; keep
alight the fires of freedom, strive earnestly
for the spirit of democracy, and preserve
untarnished our loyalty to our country
and to Thee.
We
especially ask Thy blessing and comfort
for all those who are suffering from the
ravages of war. May our duty to them be
ever alive in our minds. Finally, O God
of Mercy, we remember lovingly before
Thee our departed heroes who received
from Thee the reward of life everlasting.
May their splendid example guide us, now
and forever, Amen.
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Moment
of Silence for Our Prisoners of War and
Missing in Action ::
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Pledge
of Allegiance, led by Americanism Chairman
Mary Martin ::
“I pledge allegiance to
the Flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.”
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| Patriotic
Song chosen by Musician Angela McCoy ::
(Even though we cannot sing together,
we can take a moment to refresh our memories
with the exact lyrics of our favorite
patriotic songs.)
| You're
A Grand Old Flag
1906
Music/Lyrics
by:: George M. Cohan
Cover artist:: Rose Symbol
[Verse
1]
There's a feel-ing come a steal-ing
and it sets my brain a reel-ing,
When I'm list-n'ing to the mus-ic
of a mil-i-ta-ry band.
An-y
tune like "Yan-kee Doo-dle"
simp-ly sets me off my noo-dle,
It's that pa-tri-ot-ic some-thing
that no one can un-der-stand.
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"Way
down South in the land of cot-ton,
" mel-o-dy un-tir-ing, Ain't that
in-spir-ing!
Hur-rah! Hur-rah! We'll join the ju-bi-lee,
And that's go-ing some for the Yan-kees,
by gum!
Red, White and Blue, I am for you,
Hon-est, you're a grand old flag.
[Chorus]
You're a grand old flag
you're a high fly-ing flag,
And for-ev-er in peace may you wave.
You're the em-blem of the land I love,
The home of the free and the brave.
Ev-'ry
heart beats true
un-der Red, White and Blue,
Where There's nev-er a boast or brag;
But should auld ac-quain-tance be for-got,
Keep your eye on the grand old flag.
[Verse
2]
I'm no crank-y hank-y pank-y
I'm a dead square hon-est Yan-kee,
And I'm migh-ty proud of that old flag
that flies for Un-cle Sam.
Though
I don't be-lieve in rav-ing
ev-'ry time I see it wav-ing,
There's a chill runs up my back
that makes me glad I'm what I am.
Here's
a land with a mil-lion sol-diers
that's if we should need 'em,
We'll fight for free-dom!
Hur-rah! Hur-rah! For ev-'ry Yan-kee Tar
and old G. A. R; ev-'ry stripe, ev-'ry
star,
Red, White and Blue, Hats off to you,
Hon-est, you're a grand old flag.
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Preamble
to the Constitution of the American Legion
Auxiliary—
led by 1st VP Nancy Brown Park ::
(We will recite this together at
physical meetings. For an explanation of
each principle presented, please visit the
Preamble
page.)
For God and Country, we associate
ourselves together for the following purposes:
To
uphold and defend the constitution of
the United States of America;
to maintain law and order;
to foster and perpetuate a one hundred
per cent Americanism;
to preserve the memories and incidents
of our associations during the Great Wars;
to inculcate a sense of individual obligation
to the community, state and nation;
to combat the autocracy of both the classes
and the masses;
to make right the master of might;
to promote peace and goodwill on earth;
to safeguard and transmit to posterity
the principles of justice, freedom, and
democracy;
to participate in and contribute to the
accomplishment of the aims and purposes
of The American Legion;
to consecrate and sanctify our association
by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. |
Roll
Call of Officers and Chairmen ::
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Present
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| Officers |
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| President,
Guang Ming Whitley |
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| 1st
Vice President, Valerie Hardy |
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| 2nd
Vice President, Angela McCoy |
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| Secretary/Treasurer,
Lou Thompson |
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| Chaplain,
Mary Martin |
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| Historian,
Lou Thompson |
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| Parliamentarian,
Linda Workman |
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| Junior
Past President, Sherry Schneider |
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| Webmaster,
Lou Thompson |
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| Executive
Committeewoman, Kerry Finley |
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| Chairmen
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| Americanism,
Sarah Sled |
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| Auxiliary
Emergency Fund, Bonnie Ceniseroz |
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| Cavalcade
of Memories, Nicole Willis |
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| Children
& Youth, Elissa Kirkland |
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| Community
Service, Nicole Willis |
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| Constitution
& Bylaws, Linda Workman |
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| Education,
Joyce McLeod |
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| Girls
State, Guang Ming Whitley |
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| Junior
Activities, Joanne Pearson |
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| Leadership,
Linda Workman |
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| Legislative,
Lou Thompson |
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| Membership,
Angela McCoy |
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| Musician,
Angela McCoy |
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| National
Security, Nancy Brown Park |
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| Past
Presidents Parley, Kerry Finley |
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| Poppy,
Rebecca Dunham |
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| Public
Relations, Mary Martin |
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| Resolutions,
Yoko Igawa |
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| VA
& R, Chesed Ceniseroz |
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Meeting
7/10/08 :: Quorum Reached at 7:00 PM (PT)
Members and Guests Present :: |
Previous
Minutes—Lou Thompson ::
Previous
Minutes— Reading of the Minutes from
May
9, 2008 :: General Meeting. If no revisions
are necessary or objections raised, they
will be considered approved as filed. |
Treasurer’s
Financial Report—Lou Thompson ::
Reading
of the Treasurer's Report. If there are
no corrections to the Treasurer's
Report, it will be placed on file for
audit. Note: Any member who would like a
copy of the budget, please contact the Treasurer. |
| Reports
from Officers and Chairmen ::
President, Guang Ming Whitley::
Secretary, Lou Thompson ::
Executive Committee, Kerry Finley
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Americanism Chairman, Sarah Sled
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Auxiliary
Emergency Fund Chairman, Bonnie Ceniseroz
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Chaplain,
Mary Martin ::
Children & Youth Chairman, Elissa
Kirkland ::
Community Service Chairman, Nicole Willis
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Constitution
& Bylaws, Linda Workman ::
Education Chairman, Joyce McLeod
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Girls
State Chairman, Guang Ming Whitley ::
Historian, Lou Thompson ::
Junior
Activities Chairman, Joanna Pearson ::
Leadership
Chairman, Linda Workman ::
Legislative Chairman, Lou Thompson
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Membership Chairman, Angela McCoy
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Musician, Angela McCoy :: See
Music above
National Security Chairman, Nancy Brown
Park ::
Past Presidents Parley Chairman,
Kerry Finley ::
Poppy Chairmen, Rebecca Dunham ::
Public Relations Chairman, Mary Martin
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Resolutions
Chairman, Yoko Igawa ::
VA&R Chairman, Chesed Ceniseroz ::
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Communications
from National, Department and District Officers
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No
Communications |
| Unfinished
Business ::
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New
Business ::
Installation
of officers for 2008-2009
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Announcements
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President’s
Prayer ::
“Till
we meet again let us remember that our obligation
to our Country can be fulfilled only by
the faithful performance of all duties of
citizenship. Let service to the community,
state and nation be ever a main objective
of the American Legion Auxiliary and its
members. Let us ever be watchful of our
organization and ourselves, that nothing
shall swerve us from the path of Justice,
Freedom, Loyalty and Democracy.” |
Adjournment
of Business Meeting ::
If
there is no further business to come before
this meeting, we shall adjourn as of 7:58
PM (PT). |
Retirement
of Colors ::
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